Walk or run, either solo or in a relay around the 40
mile countryside route on Sunday 18th April 2010
Starting & Finishing at Meriden
Village Hall
(GR: SP248 819 : postcode & link to
Google
map: CV7
7NG
).
Food and drinks at 7
checkpoints.
Meal at Finish for
full 40 miles participants.
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Challengers
Rules and link to Entry Form
Notes &
Checklist
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NOTES:
- It is recommended that all
participants carry OS map 140 (1:50,000 Landranger) or OS
maps 221 and 222 (1:25,000 Explorer), compass, food/drink,
simple first aid, mug and some money.
NB - The booklet provided
will probably be adequate to find the route, but OS Maps
could be vital if you take a wrong turn and stray from the
booklet maps.
- Entrants are advised to listen to the weather
forecast, wear sensible footwear and carry
waterproof/windproof clothing.
- There will be several checkpoints
on the route; most will supply cold drinks and simple food,
some may also supply hot drinks. All
entrants should supply and carry a plastic cup for
drinks.
- All entrants should carry food/drink of their own to supplement
these provisions.
- Baggage may be left, at the owner's
risk, with the organisers at the Village Hall
in Meriden.
- Facilities available at the Village Hall also include
Changing, Toilets, Onsite parking, Refreshments.
-
Toilets will be open at the Village Hall and the
Queen's Head for 06.00 start.
- "A Coventry Way" is designated on the latest OS Explorer series
(1:25000) Maps 221 & 222.
-
Accommodation overnight is the responsibility of the entrant.
Camping and Caravan site at the Queen's Head Meriden. Telephone for
Queen's Head 01676 522256. Also nearby B&B, camping and
caravan site. A room at a special rate
can also be booked at Coventry
Hill Hotel - details to
follow.
- Public Transport. At the
time of publication the bus service from Coventry,
Birmingham and Birmingham International (Rail/Air) to Meriden (200m from
Queen's Head) is every 30 mins from about 7:00am on a Sunday
- Route 900. Please check with Centro Hotline
0121 200 2700 or 024 7655 9559 or visit Travel West Midlands
website
.
- Entries (only one per form or photocopy) to :
Bob
Carey, 106 Oxendon Way, Coventry, CV3 2GR
by ??th March 2010
email - webmaster@acoventryway.org.uk
CHECKLIST Have you:
- Written the cheque for the correct amount payable to 'ACWA',
dated and signed it.
- Enclosed the necessary SAE(s).
- Final details will be sent out by mid August (please do not phone
about them any earlier).
For up to date information check the web site www.acoventryway.org.uk
Queries and information available from any of the organisers - see contacts.
Charity Sponsorship forms available on request.
Don't forget to turn up on Sunday 18th April
2010.
The Country Code
Enjoy the
countryside and respect its life and work, guard against all
risks of fire, fasten gates, keep dogs on a leash and under
close control, keep to public paths across farmland, use gates
& stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls: leave
livestock, crops & machinery alone, take your litter home,
help keep all water clean, protect wild life, plants &
trees, take care on roads, make no unnecessary noise.
Challengers Rules and
link to Entry Form |
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